Hi Julie,
There were about 40 Sage Thrashers just west of banding, foraging all over the fields. The 22 we mentioned were counted in one tree that they were flying in and out of, it was crazy. (Birders, please don't follow that road as it curves south toward the Casita house, that would take you out of the birder-approved banding area)
In other areas, highlights were Red-naped Sapsucker, female Indigo Bunting, 3 Blue Grosbeaks, Cassin's Vireo, Willow Flycatcher, Cassin's Kingbird, and a single Townsend's Warbler. Lots of young Spizellas, which made it challenging but fun. There was a Greater Roadrunner on the north side of Hanover Rd, 1/2 mile or so after the road loses the sharp curves and goes straight east.
Thanks Julie, for the work you're all doing and the informative reports.
Dan Stringer
Larkspur, CO